Select Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants (164 participating restaurants nationwide) are testing a promotion that invites all active duty and veterans to pull up a chair for a delicious meal and heartfelt thanks this Veterans Day.

With gratitude for their service and sacrifice, active duty and veterans will eat free at participating locations on Veterans Day (November 11, 2008) during regular business hours.

Veterans and active duty with proof of United States military service will be able to go to one of the participating Applebee's and select one complimentary entrée from a selection of delicious favorites: a savory House Sirloin, hearty Riblet Basket, zesty Fiesta Lime Chicken®, a juicy Quesadilla Burger or fresh Oriental Chicken Salad. All the traditional sides are included.



"It's an honor to host an event that helps the neighborhood come together and say thanks to our veterans and active servicemen and women. We are starting on a small scale to ensure we can best understand how to staff and service these important guests."

said Mike Archer, President, Applebee's Services, Inc..

Proof of military service includes:
• U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card
• U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card
• DD214
• LES
• Citation or Commendation
• Photograph in uniform
• Veterans Organization Card

Link to 164 participating Applebee's restaurants

http://applebees.com/VeteransDayRestaurants.html

Another place that honors Veterans on Nov 11, is The Golden Corral. My husband has never had to show any form of ID. We've gone several times. Have to wait in a line around the parking lot, sometimes for an hour or more, but it's fun. Gives you a chance to visit with other Vets.

Yes I have heard about the corral. The ID thinging is becuase you get free meal, so ID required which is fine by me

well went to Applebees with 5 other Vietnam vet buddies on mine for lunch yesterday and enjoyed a great meal. Service was great.

Then for dinner walked back with my wife and waas served again. The drinks were not included which was understandable.

Hats off to Applebees